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Faces is a 1968 American drama film written, produced, and directed by John Cassavetes. It is his fourth directorial work. The film, shot in cinéma vérité-style, depicts the final stages of the disintegrating marriage of a middle-aged couple, played by John Marley and newcomer Lynn Carlin.
Faces: Directed by John Cassavetes. With John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Fred Draper. A middle-aged man leaves his wife for another woman. Shortly after, his ex-wife also begins a relationship with a younger partner. The film follows their struggles to find love amongst each other.
Jan 19, 2021 · As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they’ve lost – love, excitement, passion – this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation.
Middle-aged suburban husband Richard (John Marley) abruptly tells his wife, Maria (Lynn Carlin), that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman (Gena Rowlands), Maria enjoys a...
Faces is a realistic and uncompromising depiction of a middle-aged couple's marital crisis and their attempts to escape through alcohol and adultery. Roger Ebert praises the film's honesty, acting and social criticism, and calls it a triumphant shout.
Faces (1968) is a black-and-white film by John Cassavetes that depicts the breakdown of a marriage and the alienation of modern life. The film features raw and realistic performances from its cast, including Cassavetes' wife Gena Rowlands, and was nominated for three Oscars.
As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation. Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce.
